Writé short notes on Preumonia and its prophylaxis.

Explanation

Pneumonia : It is caused by gram positive bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Heamophilus influenzae. They infect the alveoli of lungs in human beings.. .
Mode of infection : Contamination by inhaling the droplets / aerosols released by an infected person or even by sharing the utensils with an infected person.
Symptoms : The alveoli get filled with fluid leading to severe problems in respiration. In severe cases, the lips and finger nails may turn gray to bluish in colour.
Prophylaxis : Advancement made in biological science have armed to deal with many infections effectively. The immunization programme by the use of vaccines have.enabled us to completely irradicate pneumonia. Biotechnology is making available newer, cheeper vaccines, discovery of antibiotics and various other drugs also enabled us to treat pneumonia.